Definition: "Civilian garb" refers to regular clothes that ordinary people wear. It is different from uniforms (like those worn by police, military, or certain jobs) or special work clothes. When someone is in "civilian garb," they are dressed like anyone else, not in a specific uniform or work outfit.
Usage Instructions: - Use "civilian garb" when you want to talk about everyday clothing. - It is often used in contexts where uniforms are common, like discussions about soldiers, police officers, or emergency workers.
Example Sentence:"After the mission, the soldiers changed into civilian garb to blend in with the local population."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "civilian garb" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is acting in a normal or everyday manner, as opposed to a formal or official role.
Word Variants: - "Garb" itself can refer to clothing in general, and can be combined with other words (e.g., "work garb," "ceremonial garb"). - The word "civilian" can stand alone as an adjective or noun, referring to a person who is not part of the military or police.
Different Meanings: - "Garb" can also refer to any style of clothing, not just civilian. For instance, "traditional garb" might refer to clothing worn during certain cultural ceremonies.
Synonyms: - Regular clothes - Everyday wear - Casual attire - Non-uniform clothing
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While "civilian garb" itself is not part of any common idioms, you might hear phrases like: - "Dressed to the nines" (which means wearing very fancy clothes, but can contrast with civilian garb when referring to everyday wear). - "Put on civilian clothes" (meaning to change from a uniform to regular clothing).